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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.60, 37.24 and 26.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.60, 37.24 and 26.60 is: 37.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.60 : 37.24 = 26.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.60/37.24 = 26.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.60x = 37.24 × 26.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.60x = 990.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.58/26.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.24

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